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Gabriel Davioud
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Jean-Antoine-Gabriel Davioud was a French architect. He worked closely with Baron Haussmann on the transformation of Paris under Napoleon III during the Second Empire. Davioud is remembered for his contributions to architecture, parks and urban amenities. These contributions now form an integral part of the style of Haussmann's Paris.
The two theaters in central Paris designed by Davioud
The two theaters in central Paris designed by Davioud
The Palais du Trocadero, built for the World Fair of 1878
The Palais du Trocadero, built for the World Fair of 1878
Painting with publicity column (colonne Morris) designed by Davioud
Painting with publicity column (colonne Morris) designed by Davioud
City hall of the 19th arrondissement of Paris
City hall of the 19th arrondissement of Paris
Georges-Eugène Haussmann
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Georges-Eugène Haussmann, commonly known as Baron Haussmann, was a French official who served as prefect of Seine (1853–1870), chosen by Emperor Napoleon III to carry out a massive urban renewal programme of new boulevards, parks and public works in Paris commonly referred to as Haussmann's renovation of Paris.
Georges-Eugène Haussmann
Georges-Eugène Haussmann
Napoleon handing over to Baron Haussmann the decree of annexation of suburban communes to Paris (1860), by Adolphe Yvon The annexation increased the c
Napoleon handing over to Baron Haussmann the decree of annexation of suburban communes to Paris (1860), by Adolphe Yvon The annexation increased the city from twelve to the present twenty arrondissements.
The Avenue de l'Opéra, one of the new boulevards created by Napoleon III and Haussmann. The new buildings on the boulevards were required to be all of
The Avenue de l'Opéra, one of the new boulevards created by Napoleon III and Haussmann. The new buildings on the boulevards were required to be all of the same height and same basic façade design, and all faced with cream-coloured stone, giving the city center its distinctive harmony.
The Paris Opera was the centerpiece of Napoleon III's new Paris. The architect, Charles Garnier, described the style simply as "Napoleon the Third".
The Paris Opera was the centerpiece of Napoleon III's new Paris. The architect, Charles Garnier, described the style simply as "Napoleon the Third".